Frilian at Elden Ring

[A pendant inlaid with blue amber. Increases the maximum Focus value.]

Amber is made from ancient dewdrops from a golden tree.

[It was considered a special gem in the time of Govre, the "First King of Elden"]

The primal power of life lies within it.

Finally, a usable amulet has arrived, and it greatly benefits the Stargazer account. A mage should have more mana and drink fewer elixirs to replenish it, thus reducing weaknesses and increasing combat power. The margin for error is much higher than before.

The descriptions are rather bland; these amulets always mention the reign of a certain king, suggesting a rough, unique way of dating used in border regions.

In reality, the Elven race is often referred to by the characteristics of a particular era, regardless of the specific year, since most people have experienced it anyway.

Perhaps one day in the future, there will be descriptions or records such as "treasure chests were mass-produced during the reign of King Frilian of Elden, containing treasures that were scattered all over the world"...

She immediately put on the amulet.

A surge of power welled up within him, especially his magical energy, which became more active.

Melina nodded upon seeing this and said, "It's a very suitable amulet for you. In the past, blue amber pendants were specially given to the mages of the royal army. Unfortunately, since the War of Shattering, the craftsmanship has declined, there has been almost no increase in production, and the existing stock has been continuously damaged and reduced, making some already precious items extremely rare."

"War is so destructive to productivity that it's no wonder that things have declined."

Frillie was very sorry about the situation at the border.

Rather, it's more accurate to say that the worlds she's experienced in her magical gaming adventures are all bad; someone like her wouldn't just sit idly by and wait for destruction. Since she's already here, she has to do something, otherwise all the trouble she's gone through will be for nothing.

The silver-haired girl then explored the Crystal Cave again, eliminating every monster she found.

Cleaned up.

She wouldn't allow any disgusting snail monsters to come to the surface.

The reconstruction of the Lienia region is a top priority in the next ten-year plan, as it will directly serve as a vital supply base for the Royal City's front lines, thus requiring it to be more stable than Nymgford.

After a final, large-scale magical perception scan, Frillie confirmed that the cave was safe.

After stretching her shoulders, the silver-haired girl headed towards the opening at the bottom of the cave. Suddenly, the view opened up, the sun was shining brightly, and a small house came into view.

Beside them, a tall woman was stroking the giant wolf lying on the ground.

Is he an archer with a bow and arrows on his back?

"Faded One? What are you doing here? I've already told Hundred-Eared Man that I have no talisman. Are you still not satisfied? You've already taken away my companions..."

The impatient and angry voice abruptly ceased as Frilian displayed the secret scepter of the Sacred Tree. It shouldn't have been stolen, for Elpas was adept at concealment, and judging from his demeanor, he didn't seem to be there to eliminate any potential threats.

and many more!

When Lettina came to her senses and carefully examined the guest, she realized that he had an unusual feature that was known throughout the world.

"I came to Platinum Village seeking inspiration for the secrets of life, but I must have failed. I just happened to meet Elpas, who entrusted me with the scepter. He has passed away; my condolences. Before he died, he said he would definitely give it to Letina, so that she could have the chance to go to that paradise of the Son of Platinum."

The incomparably precious secret symbol of the sacred tree was thus handed to her.

Letina clutched the talisman in silence, her face filled with sorrow and reminiscence, without a trace of doubt.

She felt it.

Furthermore, a king's reputation is beyond doubt, and his aura in the borderlands is considered formidable. It's not that powerful individuals don't resort to underhanded tactics, but rather that they reach the pinnacle through unwavering integrity. Power responds to the magnanimity of its master; if one's will is weak, forget about becoming stronger—one would have long since become a living corpse.

"Thank you, Your Majesty. Elpas must be very happy to have fulfilled his last wish... But alas, without my companions, where is paradise for me?"

"I apologize for being impolite to you earlier. I thought you were one of the same kind as Bai Er Nan. Please forgive me."

After seeing the talisman, Letina regained some of her spirits.

“Nominally, I am a member of the Round Table with Sir Hundred Wisdom, but I do not agree with his ideas and our actions are completely different. I assure you that I have a clear line between myself and that guy.”

Frillie solemnly declared that, following this incident, she would be thoroughly wary of Sir Hundred.

"In that case, the tally should be kept by His Majesty."

She shifted her body with a wry smile, her lower body almost immobile. "Besides, can you hear my request? I have to go back."

“Even though my wolf, Rob, is dead, I must complete my mission. Please take me to Lady Michaela’s sacred tree.”

"If you grant my request, I will tell Your Majesty the location of the other talisman."

"--I promise."

Seeing Frilian agree to Letina's request without hesitation, Melina, moved by the scene, couldn't help but show a hint of approval in her eyes.

Another person striving for a mission. Thinking back, the one who faded away made the same promise to himself and is still fulfilling it to this day, doing it far better than imagined. He always carries a passionate heart and has helped countless people.

In her mind, Frilian was the strongest.

Perhaps the Soul King's reputation, foundation, and power are still insufficient, but in a real fight, he would not lose to any opponent. This is because the willpower of those strong individuals on the borderlands has fallen behind; mental strength is paramount.

If one had to say, only the First King outside the border still possesses the same imposing presence as before. A person's imposing presence is reflected in their strength, and that War King is probably as impressive as ever...

Fortunately, they were banished and were no longer within Melina's vigilance range.

Letina stroked Rob's fur carefully, gazing at him with deep affection, as if it were a final farewell.

After a moment, she slowly spoke: "Thank you. His Majesty is indeed as extraordinary as the rumors say. It has been a long time since we last saw him at the border."

"It's no trouble at all."

Whether or not there are side quests, Frilian will explore every inch of the world with her footsteps. How could she possibly ignore such a huge sacred tree? It sounds like one of the very few places where people can maintain a normal life, and it's worth a visit.

"The other scepter is located north of the Golden Tree, in the city of Thor deep within the Forbidden Zone. It requires the use of the Lord's Elevator. That city is situated atop the Giant Snow Mountain."

She had expected the other person to look uncomfortable.

However, the silver-haired girl's lips curled up, and her eyes revealed a blazing fire powerful enough to melt the snowfield.

“Very good, I love hearing news from such distant, legendary places. Come with me, Letina, let us witness the highest point of the sacred tree.”

Not only were they unmoved by the daunting request, but they also invited me instead?

That’s true.

Even the weathered Letina couldn't help but feel a surge of pride as she gazed at Frilian, who was reaching out her hand before her, bathed in the winds of Lienia's lakes, which came from the south and were strong enough to reach the sacred tree city high in the sky.

The Soul King is more capable of uniting all sides than the Storm King of yesteryear, like a gust of wind sweeping away the gloom and awakening fighting spirit.

It makes you realize that you've always been unwilling to accept things, unable to let go, and always ready to fight. How can you refuse her invitation when she has the power to draw you in?

Letina grasped that hand.

"For the sake of convenience, this is the only way I can follow Your Majesty."

Before she finished speaking, her figure vanished, turning into a handful of ashes. Although she had changed form, her power remained undiminished; as long as she possessed a strong will, she could appear at any time upon being summoned.

The Platinum Child Archer Letina will respond to the Summoning Bell and become a member of the Legion of Bones. This special army of servants has expanded with the addition of a new powerful member.

"Please call upon me when needed, and I will fight for you, my king."

Frillie nodded as she listened to the instructions whispered in her ear.

She sensed the unique soul energy of the powerful ashes, existing in the world in another form, abandoning her frail body just to travel to the north with her again, and responded to the invitation with unwavering will.

Rekindled with fighting spirit, Letina will only be stronger than before, and she has an additional reason to study the secrets of life.

One day in the future, we will have to create a physical body for this heroine, because she will surely undergo countless trials as a member of the Legion of Bones.

Great harvest.

Frilian then checked the description of [Platinum Son Letina]:

[The ashes that house a soul. They can summon the soul of Letina, the Platinum Child.]

[A rare existence that voluntarily transformed into a soul]

Letina is a famous archer with a magical bow.

However, having lost his wolf companion Rob, he is confined to the location where he was summoned and cannot move.

On the surface, the use of ashes, which lack mobility, seems limited, but it doesn't matter to her. With a soul enhancement, even a paralyzed person can become lively again, since zombies can be enhanced to the level of elite soldiers.

Sooner or later, his Legion of Bones will possess numerous hero units, enough to contend with the demigod guards of the Royal City Army, just like when he recently confronted Markit.

The archer's poor mobility can be compensated for by the front line, which perfectly makes up for the lack of ranged units, thus making up for the weakness.

Frilian isn't afraid of weak ashes, but rather of a limited number of units that can be permanently summoned. For example, unreliable units like the Death Ritual Bird or the Lobster Soldier that disappear after only a few uses are problematic; she needs units that can be permanently summoned.

Just to be on the safe side, she also glanced at the player reviews, just in case she overlooked anything.

[Super Countermeasure Card Ashes]

[Latina: I'm going to fight the Dragon King, really?]

[Latina: Don't flatter me, I'm just a cripple. The Faded One: Your good thing is you're a cripple.]

[This range is outrageous; it's like an intercontinental ballistic missile operating in a border region.]

[It's incredibly effective against targets that stay stationary and have poor mobility. You can unleash a barrage of attacks without actively feeding kills. The downside is that it's a bit squishy, ​​but the addition of Prayer to heal the Ashes is a welcome buff. Overall, it's still my go-to choice for skipping class.]

[Long range is what makes things easier; that's what a true archer is. Everyone else's range is nothing compared to Letina's. What a true target-finding missile she is!]

Among so many ashes, those with unique features are rare, definitely a good countermeasure card. However, it's not worth investing too much in it, as its versatility is relatively poor. It's better to use the more comprehensive and powerful Bionic Teardrop.

[The Dragon King can be defeated head-on, of course, Sky City has high stats so you need to level up.]

I haven't found the hidden location yet.

[How could it be hidden so deep? Who knew I had to lie down and enter a time-space rift? After jumping and skipping for a long time, I finally arrived.]

[The Dragon King serves only one purpose for me: to use golden needles to suppress my manic rage in the space-time rift, so I can now happily go mad.]

[Létina: I didn't come to see you go crazy]

The sheer volume of information caused Frilian to frown deeply; she hadn't expected that Lettina's ashes would lead to such a vast amount of information. Although most of it was fragmentary, it was enough to draw some conclusions:

Unlike some legends from the borderlands, the Dragon King did not perish. Instead, he exists in the cracks of time and space, healing his wounds or merely surviving. It's a pity that such a powerful figure has become crippled.

Who did it?

The murderer's achievements greatly diminished her interest in challenging the Dragon King. What difference would it make if she defeated a disabled king?

In a sense, the Dragon King was the first King of Elden in the borderlands, while Griffith was the first king of the Golden Dynasty. It's unclear who was stronger, but both were worthy of a fight.

The premise is the complete version; it's such a pity that the former king has fallen into such a state.

From the perspective of Frillie, as long as the other party is willing to stay put, the Dragon King can continue to exist, for the sake of protecting rare species.

"Never mind, we'll talk about that later."